Fudge is a Christmas staple in our home, it’s a perfect treat for gifting! Besides the Classic Chocolate Fudge and Cookies and Cream Fudge, we love to make this Peanut Butter Fudge recipe!
Homemade Peanut Butter Fudge
There is nothing like a little homemade fudge. It reminds me of my grandma making her famous Chocolate Fudge every year for us. The smell of fudge brings back so many childhood memories! It’s a perfect sweet treat. I love this peanut butter version. Peanut Butter Fudge is super creamy, and has the perfect amount of peanut butter flavor in it. It’s is totally addicting. Once I start eating it, it’s so hard to stop! Fudge doesn’t last long in our home. I love making fudge around the holidays. This best Peanut Butter Fudge recipe makes the perfect treat to give away as gifts to friends, neighbors, teachers, family, etc. Just cut into squares and wrap up in some pretty packaging. Add a bow, a little note, and deliver!
How to make peanut butter fudge
DRY INGREDIENTS. Sift powdered sugar and add to a large mixing bowl, set aside. WET INGREDIENTS. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in brown sugar and milk. BOIL. As soon as bubbles start showing up, set a timer for 2 minutes and continue boiling. Remove from heat after 2 minutes and stir in peanut butter and vanilla. COMBINE. Pour peanut butter mixture over powdered sugar and beat until smooth. Pour into a parchment paper lined 8 x 8″ baking dish. CHILL. Chill until fudge is set. Cut into 2 x 2 squares. Variations: Mix in up to ¾ cup chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups, Reeses Pieces, chopped peanuts, mini M&M’s, mini marshmallows, chocolate chips or peanut butter chips.
Recipe tips
Prep ingredients. Be sure to have all ingredients measured out. The recipe moves swiftly, and you don’t want to stop and measure during the middle of cooking. Peanut butter. Avoid natural peanut butter. The texture is different, and can cause the results of the fudge to be different than expected. Brands like Jif or Skippy work well. Grainy fudge. This creamy Peanut Butter Fudge doesn’t get grainy like other fudge tends to do. Even so, it’s always good to practice good fudge technique. It actually doesn’t take any practice at all:
Simply use a silicone spatula to keep the sugar off the sides of the pot as you bring it to a boil. Once you pour the fudge into the pan to set, don’t scrape the pot. Any sugar crystals that did form will be hiding along the sides of the pot and you want to leave them there.
Temperature. Reaching the correct temperature while boiling is very important. If you don’t cook it high enough, it won’t set. If you cook it too high, the fudge will set too hard. Ideally, you want to boil the fudge around 236-238°F. If you don’t have a candy thermometer stick, to the recipe instructions. Test it by dropping a dollop of the sugar mixture into the cold water, the mixture should be at the “soft ball stage”.
If the syrup is soft, but you can mold them with your fingers, it’s the right temperature.If it dissolves and won’t hold a shape, it needs to boil longer. If it hardens, then it’s boiled too long.
More delicious fudge recipes:
These fudge recipes are also among our favorites! They, also, are perfect for sharing.
Butter Pecan FudgePeppermint Oreo FudgeWhite Chocolate Reeses FudgeWhite Chocolate Cookie Dough FudgeOreo Fudge
Storing info
STORE or FREEZE. If you want to freeze or store your fudge, you must wrap each individual piece of fudge. Wrap each piece in wax paper, and then place the pieces in an airtight container. You could use a sealable plastic bag, Tupperware, or a sealable box. If you properly store the fudge in a cool place, it will last up to 2 weeks. It will last 3-4 weeks stored in the fridge. Frozen fudge will last up to 3 months.
For more peanut butter recipes:
Peanut Butter BallsPeanut Butter CookiesFrozen Peanut Butter PieOreo Peanut Butter DelightNo Bake Peanut Butter Cookies
